"I got a new black nightgown. Come over tonight. I'll wear it for you."

Grant texted back two hours later.

"I'm super busy lately. Don't text unless it's important!"

Aline felt a little hurt, but still had butterflies.

She was sure he was just using Cecilia and that she was the only one who could win Grant's heart.

Lila lost her job but kept quiet about it, not wanting to worry Ivy.

Sitting alone on an old bench, her mind was racing.

The sun was ...